Japan Nanbu Tetsubin, Koizumi Nizaemon, Kokonoe Gata 日本南部铁瓶，御釜屋 小泉仁左衛門 十一代 九重形 供箱
Japan Nanbu Tetsubin – Koizumi Nizaemon XI, “Kokonoe Gata” (九重形)
With original signed wooden box | Handmade by 11th-generation Imperial Kettle Craftsman, Okamaya Koizumi Nizaemon
This beautiful Nanbu-style iron kettle, crafted by Koizumi Nizaemon, 11th-generation master of the renowned御釜屋 (Okamaya) workshop, represents the pinnacle of traditional Japanese ironwork. The model “Kokonoe Gata” (九重形) features a classic, full-bodied silhouette—generous, rounded, and quietly commanding in presence.
Its robust and unpretentious form embodies the spirit of Nanbu tetsubin: practical, grounded, and enduringly elegant. The surface showcases a subtly textured patina, offering both visual depth and tactile richness. Whether used daily to enhance the quality of water for tea brewing, or displayed as a collector’s item steeped in heritage, this piece brings equal value in function and form.
The kettle is made with precision and care in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, where Koizumi Nizaemon’s family has been creating ironware for over 400 years. As the only remaining hereditary imperial kettle maker, Koizumi’s works are highly sought after by serious tea enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This piece comes housed in its original kiri-bako (paulownia wood box), signed by the master, making it a superb gift or addition to any serious tea or Japanese craft collection.
Specifications:
- Material: Traditional cast iron
- Shape: Kokonoe Gata (九重形 – Multi-tiered, full-rounded form)
- Finish: Matte with natural textured patina
- Origin: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Maker: Koizumi Nizaemon XI (Okamaya)
- Accessories: Signed original kiri-bako (wooden storage box)
A timeless fusion of artistry and utility—perfect for brewing tea with soul.
W 15.5, H 9, B 10.5. 1.4L
日本小泉仁左卫门第一代是京都釜师，1659年受第28代南部藩主重直公邀请，封“南部御用釜师”，這就是“南部釜”的起源。
南部鐵瓶 的开山鼻祖
到了1750年前後，第三代小泉仁左衛門決心製作『使用方便的燒水茶壺』，南部鐵瓶（ 南部鐵壺）最早就是由他創作的。
鐵壺的功用
第10代仁左衛門對鐵壺的功用作了如下說明。
首先是有益於健康。現在，日本五個人中有一人是貧血或準貧血。科學研究的結果表明，鐵壺燒出的開水對補充鐵份具有很好的效果。
第二，燒出的開水味道純正。飲用水味道變差已成為全國問題，在這種情況下，用鐵壺的開水沏茶、沖泡咖啡等，能使飲料、食物非常美味。
第三，是審美觀。在已經西化的日常生活中，出於對空寂古雅的「和風」（或許來自日本人的DNA）的執持偏好，日本人喜用鐵壺並能從中得到心靈的安樂。
繼續南部鐵器的啟蒙与传承
仁左衛門釜，目前已经传承至第十一代岳広。每把精品都用獨特的精細加工處理，所以色調會隨時間越用越古雅。而且，形狀、質地具有獨特的氛圍和格調，在製作、創作中，既重視空寂、古雅、幽邃，又不忘為作品注入吻合時代的新感覺。
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